Sales Advisor – Technical Sales
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Baker Hughes is a global energy technology company serving the oil and gas sector across more than 120 countries. The Commercial & Sales organization drives growth by building strong customer partnerships, commercializing hydrocarbons, and delivering integrated equipment and service solutions. With a focus on digital transformation and energy transition, the team leverages data‑driven insights to optimize sales performance and maximize customer value.
Fuel your passion
In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing the commercial strategy for Directional Drilling Services in the Vaca Muerta basin, driving growth through strong customer engagement, technical expertise, and disciplined commercial execution. You will manage the full sales cycle, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and ensure high‑quality service delivery aligned with Baker Hughes standards.
As a Commercial Lead for Directional Drilling Services, you will be responsible for:
- Developing and executing the commercial strategy for Directional Drilling Services in the Vaca Muerta basin.
- Managing the full sales cycle, including prospecting, technical scoping, pricing, proposals, and contract negotiation.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with key operators such as YPF, Vista, Tecpetrol, Pampa, Pluspetrol, and Capex, as well as drilling contractors.
- Delivering technical presentations, performance reviews, and post‑well analysis to demonstrate service value and differentiation.
- Collaborating with operations, engineering, and product lines to ensure service quality and customer satisfaction.
- Identifying cross‑sell and upsell opportunities across bits, fluids, motors, MWD/LWD, and rotary steerable systems (RSS).
- Supporting tender submissions, commercial models, and contract renewals to secure long‑term business.
- Maintaining accurate opportunity pipelines, forecasts, and customer intelligence within CRM systems.
- Ensuring compliance with local HSE requirements and company standards across all commercial activities.
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Bring a minimum of 10 years of experience in Directional Drilling, MWD/LWD, motors, RSS, or BHA optimization.
- Have a strong understanding of wellbore data interpretation, drilling KPIs, and performance drivers.
- Demonstrate experience working with operators in Vaca Muerta or other shale basins.
- Show a proven ability to manage technical sales cycles and influence engineering and procurement stakeholders.
- Possess excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical information into commercial value.
Work in a way that works for you
We recognize that everyone works differently and that flexibility supports performance. While flexible options are available, collaboration remains a core value, and we believe in the benefit of having teams co‑located in one of our offices.
Working with us
Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We invest in development, well‑being, and leadership at all levels to ensure everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and thrive.
Working for you
Our innovations have shaped the energy industry for more than a century. To continue moving forward, we reward those who embrace change with a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Contemporary work‑life balance policies and well‑being programs
- Comprehensive private medical care options
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Tailored financial programs
- Additional elective or voluntary benefits
Skills Required
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in Directional Drilling or related fields
- Strong understanding of wellbore data interpretation and drilling KPIs
- Experience working with operators in Vaca Muerta or other shale basins
- Proven ability to manage technical sales cycles
- Excellent communication skills
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests retirement contributions combine automatic employer funding with a dollar‑for‑dollar match, with immediate vesting on the match. This structure can meaningfully increase savings for employees who participate consistently.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Feedback suggests a discounted employee stock purchase program with regular purchase periods and no brokerage fees provides accessible ownership upside. Program parameters are clearly laid out through the benefits hub and plan materials.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests exempt staff have flexible, manager‑approved time off while non‑exempt employees accrue vacation and receive paid personal time. Company‑paid holidays and paid parental leave further broaden time‑away options.
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